Introduction
Indaver is at the forefront of sustainable waste management in Europe, providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions in municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste sectors. Operating across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland, we specialize in Total Waste Management and Waste-to-Energy solutions.
This position is based at our Rivenhall Facility in Essex, a state-of-the-art plant that processes approximately 595,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating electricity to power around 60,000 homes.
The ESH Apprentice (Environment, Health & Safety) shall undertake a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprenticeship, with a combination of workplace training and a minimum of 6 hours per week (370 hours) remote online learning, over a period of 20 months.
The apprentice will report to and assist with the QESH Manager’s day to day activities and the requirements of the Rivenhall plant. Attend additional suitable ESH training will be undertaken as required to fulfil the role in the workplace. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will become a Level 3 SHE Technician and be eligable to join IOSH at TechIOSH level
Please note this position is a two year fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge of health and safety law.
- Understand the moral and ethical foundations of effective health and safety management.
- Gain familiarity with ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems. Build competence in conducting Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
- Acquire insight into Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations.
- Explore the principles of accident and incident causation.
- Strengthen awareness of proactive risk‑control measures.
- Gain understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001, including the importance of accurate document creation and document control.
- Care, connect and liaise with all staff and service providers within the facility to ensure risks are identified, controlled and/or suitably mitigated so that all work is carried out safely and compliantly.
- Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and the people who contribute to it.
Experience Required
- Functional skills in English and Maths (GCSE 4/C+)
- No previous ESH experience necessary.
- Previous general employment ideally.
- An interest in health, safety and/or environmental practice.
- Positive and proactive person.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to analyse and be constructively critical.
Offer
Our range of benefits enables our colleagues to enjoy life at any stage while growing a career path, including:
- Competitive Salaries
- Attractive Pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory, plus birthday day
- Annual performance bonus scheme
- Paid training with study and exam leave
- Long service rewards, including increased Annual Leave
- Wellness Programme, including Physical Activity Allowance
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking
- New employee referral incentive
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Where do you work?
On-site position - Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility, Woodhouse Farm, Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon, Essex. CO5 9DF
Job Reference: UK00190
